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anschil

2009-06-22 2:50 PM

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Subject: Springfield OWS

Hello.....I am new to the site and training for the Stoneman Sprint and Stovepipe Sprint and while I am extremely comfortable in the water I have yet to practice an OWS and would really like to get at least one in before my first event in 5 weeks.

Is there anyone in this area that is doing either of these events and where have you practiced? Would love to find a group of people to practice OWS with.

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Decatur217

2009-06-22 5:56 PM

in reply to: #2234756

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Subject: RE: Springfield OWS

I am just a second year triathlete and I will be doing the stoneman this year again, (first time was last year)

I, too, need to find an open water swim location. I recently moved to Mahomet and all I know clinton lake has a beach and I paid the $1 to swim there this past weekend, but besides that the other lakes around Decatur/champaign area you cannot swim in.

Lake shelbyville? Can you still swim in springfield in that little area by the start of the tri or is that banned?

abake

2009-06-22 9:17 PM

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Subject: RE: Springfield OWS

One place you can go is the Lake Springfield beach and swim along the sea wall at the very back. It would be a good spot to practice your siting. It's free and there are lifeguards on duty. It's actually where packet pickup for the Stoneman/Iron Abe races are held. Not sure of the hours...

I don't think swimming at the boat launch where the tri is actually held is allowed since it's very busy on the weekends with boats.

Editing my own post to add that I am doing both the Stoneman and the Stovepipe this year, and I live in Springfield, so if you are looking for someone to train with, let me know!

Edited by abake 2009-06-22 9:33 PM

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anschil

2009-06-23 8:01 AM

in reply to: #2234756

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Springfield

Subject: RE: Springfield OWS

Thank you both. I actually went to the Beach House on Sunday and it was closed for some reason. I do hope it isn't due to the water quality but I don't know. I need to get on CWLP's website and check their hours.

I can honestly say I would very much enjoy training with someone, however, with a 2 year old and a husband I find it hard to keep a set schedule. I get my training in when I can but sometimes, like today, I found myself running at 5:00 AM. Maybe we can work something out. =)

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abake

2009-06-23 9:10 AM

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Subject: RE: Springfield OWS

Wasn't it hot out there? I ran at 5:00 AM also and was surprised how muggy the air felt.

That's disappointing about the beach. I wonder if all the storms are affecting the water quality. If I hear of any OWS I will be sure to let you know!

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anschil

2009-06-23 10:04 AM

in reply to: #2236477

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Springfield

Subject: RE: Springfield OWS

I have tried late at night and the last couple of mornings and it is so hard to breathe. Running is by far my weakest event so I keep on going but sometimes with the humidity it feels self-defeating.

Just an FYI, I checked CWLP's site and apparently they always keep the beach closed after heavy rains until they can assess the water quality. I may have to take a couple of mornings off of work to go get some time in.

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abake

2009-06-23 11:33 AM

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